Several famous faces have spoken out since CNN fired host Don Lemon earlier this week.
, noting that he was informed of his termination through his agent. “I am stunned. After 17 years at CNN I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly,” his statement continued. “At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at the network.
”, Lemon concluded his message by thanking his CNN colleagues and coworkers, stating, “They are the most talented journalists in the business, and I wish them all the best.”in a statement of their own on Monday, writing: “CNN and Don have parted ways. Don will forever be a part of the CNN family, and we thank him for his contributions over the past 17 years. We wish him well and will be cheering him on in his future endeavors.
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